Graduate School

Forest Rose Walker recieves her hood at the Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony in 2018.

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The University of Alaska Anchorage offers master’s degrees, graduate certificates, and select doctoral degrees suited to today’s high need professions. UAA’s in-person and online classes serve students from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and around the world providing dynamic, multi-faceted learning environments.

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What's new in the UAA Graduate School? Read the latest Graduate School Newsletter to find out about important deadlines, events, and graduate student highlights! Questions, comments, or concerns? As always, feel free to get in touch with us.

Welcome to the UAA Graduate School!

 

The UAA Graduate School offers a range of doctoral, master’s, and certificate programs. Our community of learning is truly like no other, and the relationships you develop in graduate school will last a lifetime. Small class sizes help you create close bonds with peers, ensuring a graduate school experience that goes beyond in-school academics. You'll learn from dedicated faculty and connect with industry leaders and researchers, fueling your academic and professional growth.

Our flexible graduate programs, including online and interdisciplinary options, equip our students to tackle today's challenges while accommodating varied needs. Whether you’re exploring theoretical concepts or addressing hands-on challenges, you’ll be part of a vibrant intellectual community.

Resources abound for UAA graduate students through academic support, tutoring, health and mental wellness, scholarships, and more. We, at the Graduate School, are here to support your success so please reach out to us with any question or need. It is our privilege to serve you in this important time of your life!

Best wishes,

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 Dean Mary Jo Finney

Helpful Links 

2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Academic Dates and Deadlines

Resources for Graduate Students

Graduate Advisory Council

Western Regional Graduate Program

Graduate Research Funding Opportunities

Online Degrees & Courses

Graduate School Newsletter

Licensure & Certification

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The GRADUATE SCHOOL IN UAA NEWS

  • Jacob BodoloskyEngineering grad takes to the skies

    by Matt Jardin |

    In aviation, the phrase “full circle” carries special meaning. For some, it refers to the ambition of circumnavigating the globe. But for UAA mechanical engineering alumnus Jacob Bodolosky, it represents a more personal return to a legacy that began with his father. Later this year, Bodolosky will begin training to fly the Lockheed C-130 Hercules as part of the Alaska Air National Guard’s elite rescue squadron.

  • Masoumeh Heidari Kapourchali speaking to the CoEng's AI clubNew graduate program in artificial intelligence to launch in fall 2025

    by Keenan James Britt |

    A new graduate program will be available at the UAA College of Engineering (CoEng) in the fall 2025 semester: the Master of Science in artificial intelligence, data science, and engineering. The new program is the result of efforts by three CoEng faculty members: Masoumeh Heidari Kapourchali, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science and computer systems engineering; Caixia Wang, Ph.D., professor of geomatics, and Mohammad Heidari Kapourchali, Ph.D., associate professor of electrical engineering.

  • Brigham Moore shaking a hand while accepting an awardCivil engineering alumnus named Federal Engineer of the Year

    by Matt Jardin |

    When civil engineering alumnus Lt. Col. Brigham Moore, M.S. Civil Engineering '14, first joined the United States Air Force, he had a passing awareness of the prestigious Federal Engineer of the Year Award. At the time, winning the award felt like a distant fantasy. But in February 2025, after years of dedication and innovation nationally and globally, Moore finally earned the title of Federal Engineer of the Year from the National Society of Professional Engineers.

  • Sample Alt Text for ImageUAA grad student investigates the connection: volcanoes, lake trout and public health

    by Keenan James Britt |

    Residents of Southcentral Alaska have been preparing for the possible eruption of Mt. Spurr over the last few months, with concerns lingering about the effects of potential ashfall on local communities. Recent UAA alumnus Paul Gabriel, who defended his master’s thesis in geological sciences in April, is focused on another volcanic public health concern: mercury.

  • Piper JonesLoving the light bulb moments

    by Matt Jardin |

    For Piper Yuknis Jones, Wendler Middle School teacher, educational leadership alumna and graduate student commencement speaker for the spring Class of 2025, teaching is all about the “light bulb moment.” It’s the instant when a student’s confusion turns into understanding — when something finally clicks.

 

Events & Important Dates

Professional Development

For Graduate Students

  • Student Professional Development Session 1 | Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | SU 103 and Zoom
  • Student Professional Development Session 2 | Thursday, November 20, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | SU 103 and Zoom

For Graduate Faculty

  • Faculty Professional Development Session 1 | Wednesday, September 24, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | SU 103 and Zoom
  • Faculty Professional Development Session 2 | Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | SU 103 and Zoom
  • Faculty Professional Development Session 3 | Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | 12:00 - 1:00pm | SU 103 and Zoom

See more on the UAA Calendar, Dates & Deadlines and in Green & Gold News. Find locations on our Campus Map.

 

Get in Touch With Us

 
Location
3800 Alumni Drive, ADM 214
Anchorage, AK 99508
 
Mailing Address
UAA Graduate School
3211 Providence Drive, ADM 214
Anchorage, AK 99508
 
Phone
(907) 786-1098
 
Email
uaa_graduateschool@alaska.edu